Monday, 13 March 2017

Cycling Club Hackney and Interlinkx CiC would like to thank Sported for alerting us and forwarding to our youth group leaders the entry pass tickets to see an excellent performance of William Shakespeare's; The Taming of the Shrew. It was at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
London SE1 and If it wasn't for this we'd most probably not of made it
down to see it. After the show The Globe's
education director Patrick Spottiswoode came on stage to thank everyone
involved and especially the sponsors; The Deutche Bank's
Corporate Citizenship Committee. All of our youngsters and adults enjoyed the
visit and are keen to come back again, the Globe may well need more bike racks outside in future.

“BREAK THE ICE”: THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, ACT I, SCENE II

If it be so, sir, that you are the man must stead us all, and me
amongst the rest, and if you break the ice and do this feat, achieve the
elder, set the younger free for our access, whose hap shall be to have
her will not so graceless be to be ingrate.” — Tranio (as Lucentio)

"FAIR PLAY": THE TEMPEST, ACT V, SCENE I

“Yes, for a score of kingdoms you should wrangle, and I would call it fair play.” — Miranda

On the way out, for those that missed it on the last trip - we made time to check and respect the site of The Battle of Cable Street.

Monday, 6 March 2017

Asiago Giro d' Italia stage 20 city visit. It's a joint effort that came out of an invitation from Clissold Rangers FC's manager and genuine Asiagean Nick Franchini:

"On Saturday 27th May 2017 the final cross-country stage (called a
‘tappa’ in Italian) of the Giro sets off from Pordenone in north east
Italy and after passing over Monte Grappa arrives in Asiago. You can be
part of the party as an insider and guest of the local organisers thanks
to our connections with our home city. This beautiful logo with the
slogan ‘love infinite’ communicates that this will be the 100th Giro so
this will be a special occasion for all concerned.Click here for
the details of the exact route the Giro takes. Just scroll down that
webpage to see the route and the elevation of this penultimate stage
before the finale in Milan on the 28th."You are invitedWe are organising two joint expeditions for cyclists which are
coordinated by two volunteers – Nick Franchini (social entrepreneur)
whose hometown in Italy is Asiago and Keir Apperley (youth worker and
cycling social entrepreneur in Hackney):

Details of how you found out about this opportunity
(e.g. local cycling club) and your name, age, address and mobile number.

Please email before calling with any queries or suggestions! You can call Nick on +44 7714 216 790Watch this space
Once the Asiago city council has finalised the timetable for events around the Giro we will publish:

appropriate arrival/departure dates

accommodation options and

an itinerary with options for different cycling activities and tours.

This website features background information about the Asiago Plateau
and an apartment called ‘Amore di Confine’ which means Love of Borders.
This apartment already has a number of potential guests pre-registered
from Hackney but it gives an idea of the kind of accommodation
available. Hotels and Bed and Breakfasts are also available as options.
Prices are very good value. Details to be confirmed shortly.Please note that these expeditions are not commercial operations.
However, the organisers will use the experience to help create a new
generation of digital social networks to help local enterprises and
economically vulnerable inhabitants in Asiago, Hackney and Todmorden to
develop high value sustainable tourism around history, culture, sport
and outdoor pursuits.Thank you!Nick and Keir"

The Concorde contingent are steadily building up their BMX riding abilities. This is with the able and experienced help of Hackney BMX club and their lead member; JoeCzernuszka of London Fields Cycles - thanks Joe!

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Who we are; 10 this year...

2017 is CC Hackney & Interlinkx CiC's tenth year. CC Hackney's parent company Interlinx CiC (who is responsible for CCH's house and homes as well as leading on fund raising & community outreach) is celebrating ten years since founding in 2007. CC Hackney also came into being later in the same year so expect special events and occasions to mark this anniversary in 2017. Happy new year!

Cycling Club Hackney is dedicated to promoting cycling & cycle sport for all levels and ages. We have an active youth section to cater foryoung people between the ages of 8 and 18. All coaching activities are provided by qualified coaches who have attended good practice and child protection training. Our club coaches are DBS checked and are qualified with up to date First Aid certificates. Club staff and helpers are volunteers.

Adults/Seniors New to group riding? Please check here Or a here for The Guardian's article.Sunday morning Club runs The Sunday Morning CCH Club Rides The rides are now setting off from outside Millfields Coffee at 145 Chatsworth Rd E5at 8.30am every Sunday morning. The clocks go back this Sunday 29th October so the rides will start at the later time of 8,30am - some rides may start at 9am.It is requested riders fit mudguards to their bikes throughout the winter months and that club kit is worn. The rides fall into three categories and are for men, women, juniors and youth A/B riders. New riders are welcome to turn up and join in but we advise all cyclists coming along to be willing and able to travel solo should that need arise. Ideally able includes the ability to repair or change a tube in the event of a puncture. Going 'solo' may be in the event of having to go home earlier (for any reason) and navigate the way back to London; most people can point to our Metropolis. In any case we hope you'll enjoy being with CC Hackney enough to want to join the club after trying out for a month. Once you are a member it is a requirement that you have third part insurance to take part in club activities - you can get this free with British Cycling membership for instance.

LATEST INFO AUTUMN/ WINTER 2017: The Club Run now called the CCH Club Rides will now comprise three rides - all rides will be led by ride leaders and senior members will be expected to take up this duty, taking turns to lead the different rides - The A ride - maximum average speed 35kph (more or less) the A ride is a hard fast ride for those in training for racing and events, likely to be a non stop ride. Expected distances - 100 - 160km. The B ride - average speed 30kph (more or less) the B ride is a training ride for racing and events, likely to include a stop and dropped riders will be waited for at junctions and hilltops. Expected distances - 80 -120km. The C ride - average speed 25kph (more or less) the C ride is the standard club run combined the social ride - this ride is a social ride- a good place to learn the etiquette and skills involved in group road riding and the chance to socialise with other CCH members. It will involve a tea stop and dropped riders will be waited for. Expected distances - 65 - 100km. Please note the average speeds and distances may vary dependent on group sizes, weather and route conditions. We are aiming to have routes for all rides available here on the website for download here - if you have good routes that are suitable please send them in for inclusion. Riders capable of being a ride leader please speak with Gareth or Ewan to get added to the rota. For all these rides, prospective members are welcome to come and try them out and see how it is, CCH does ask riders to join the club after 2 or 3 rides.

The Social Ride The Social Ride will now combine with the C ride starting at 8am in summer 8.30am in winter.

Special Rides - these will be advertised on our Facebook and here as and when they are planned for.

During the racing season faster groups may form depending on demand (and initiative)and special training rides/trips may occur.

Cycling Club Hackney - Youth & Juniors 8-18yrs On Saturday mornings we programme three qualified coaching sessions for youth riders. Our established/experienced group meet at 9am leaving at 9.30am.Meeting at theElsdale Community Hall, Elsdale Street, London E9 6PW. The cost per session is £3.00 Loan bikes available here. Riders can be eligible for exemption from this fee depending on the circumstances. This session lasts 2 to3 hours. CCH also delivers for youth on Saturdays at the Concorde Centre. This isfor youngriders looking to go cycling and explore the area with a more casual feel and especially for those who'd otherwise not access quality cycling. Enough good bikes are available to loan, the dress code iscomfortable, track suits and trainers. To ensure quality cycling can be accessed by all there is no fee for this session. Meeting 9.30am at the Concorde Centre, Kingsmead Estate, Kingsmead Way, Homerton London E9 5PP.This session also runs for 2 - 3 hours.

SAFETY NOTICE Lea Bridge Road - The shortest way to the green stuff from Hackney is via LBR. Reminding all riders: this is a complex and busy road that presents many hazards to cyclists, please head up and down LBR with extra caution.

Woodford & Epping Road - car drivers pick up speed on this road even though there are places where it narrows, with junctions and traffic islands. Please refrain from riding two a breast along this section.